Hoi An attracts millions of visitors every year to its centuries-old relics, nights that are magically lit up by hand-made lanterns, and gentle activities like cruising on the Hoai River that flows through it. This old town in the central province of Quang Nam…
Phu Quoc Island has been ranked eighth in a list of 20 best honeymoon destinations by Rough Guides, a leading British publisher of travel and reference information. It has been slotted behind Treasure Beach (Jamaica), Santorini (Greece), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Kwazulu-Natal (South Africa), Venice…
When it comes to floating markets, people will immediately think of the peaceful Mekong Delta where southerners attach their rustic lives to boats and waterways. But in a noisy and dynamic Saigon, there are still some floating markets existing along Binh Dong Wharf and…
A filmmaking team calling itself Zoomations has launched a specular video clip showcasing Danang City as part of its “Vietnam is Awesome” project. A scene from the video “No words can describe the beauty of Danang, the city is…
CNN International’s monthly travel show CNNGo will explore local life and hot spots in Ho Chi Minh City this month. The city, formerly known as Saigon, is in the middle of balancing a growing economy with an intense desire to hold onto its history….
British popular travel site Rough Guides has named Vietnam’s biggest island Phu Quoc among the world’s best honeymoon destinations. The top-20 list describes the country’s southern island as one of the most appealing honeymoon islands among abundant candidates in Asia. Tourism development has not…
Ha Noi has unveiled a plan to develop ‘no-smoking’ tourism zones in an attempt to build a friendly and civilised image for both domestic and international visitors. The plan aims to establish models, such as “no-smoking tourist sites”, “no-smoking restaurants and hotels” and “no-smoking…
For those desperate to escape Britain’s miserable weather – growing numbers of those over 50 are seeking brighter shores in farflung destinations across the globe such as Vietnam. A new study by Staysure has found Vietnam is one of the top travel destinations and…
Sapa Town in northern Lao Cai Province is as famous for its natural beauty as its unique cultural identity, expressed by the spring festivals of its many ethnic minorities. Roong Pooc – A new farming season for the Day Ta Van Day ethnic minority…
Banh mi, pho bo, cao lau, banh xeo, and che are the dishes praised by foreign visitors for their special taste. Pho bo (Vietnamese beef noodle soup) The extremely popular traditional dish is hailed by foreign tourists as a symbol of Vietnam cuisine and…
